Anna Merrifield Könz: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Name | Dr. Anna Merrifield Könz |
| Name variants | Anna L. Merrifield |
| Address | Professur für Klimaphysik ETH Zürich, CHN N 18 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 77 09 |
| anna.merrifield@env.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
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| 401-5930-00L | Seminar in Physics of the Atmosphere for CSE  | 4 credits | 2S | H. Joos, A. Merrifield Könz | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The process of writing a scientific proposal is introduced and the essential elements, including the peer review process, are outlined and class exercises train scientific writing skills. Knowledge exchange between class participants is promoted through the preparation of a master thesis proposal and evaluation of each other's work. An introduction to presentation skills is provided. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | - scientific writing - introduction to peer review process - correction / feedback to the proposals of other participants - presentation skills | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | n this seminar, the process of writing a scientific proposal is introduced. The essential elements of a proposal, including the peer review process, are outlined and class exercises train scientific writing skills. Knowledge exchange between class participants is promoted through the preparation of a master thesis proposal and evaluation of each other's work. Furthermore, an introduction to presentation skills is provided. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | In this seminar it is mandatory to write a proposal about an upcoming MSc thesis or semester project. If no such project is planned, this Seminar cannot be taken. Please contact the lecturers (hanna.joos@env.ethz.ch) on time if you plan to take this seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-1211-01L | Master's Seminar: Atmosphere and Climate 1  | 3 credits | 2S | H. Joos, R. Knutti, A. Merrifield Könz, M. A. Wüest | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this seminar, the process of writing a scientific proposal will be introduced. The essential elements of a proposal, including the peer review process, will be outlined and class exercises will train scientific writing skills. Knowledge exchange between class participants is promoted through the preparation of a master thesis proposal and evaluation of each other's work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Training scientific writing skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In this seminar, the process of writing a scientific proposal will be introduced. The essential elements of a proposal, including the peer review process, will be outlined and class exercises will train scientific writing skills. Knowledge exchange between class participants is promoted through the preparation of a master thesis proposal and evaluation of each other's work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Attendance is mandatory. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-1211-02L | Master's Seminar: Atmosphere and Climate 2 | 3 credits | 2S | H. Joos, R. Knutti, A. Merrifield Könz, M. A. Wüest | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this seminar, scientific project management is introduced and applied to the master projects. The course concludes with a presentation of all projects including an overview of the scientific content and a discussion of project management techniques related to the master thesis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Apply scientific project management techniques to your master project, practice the presentation of scientific results and how to chair other students presentations and lead the discussion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In this seminar, scientific project management is introduced and applied to the master projects. The course concludes with a presentation of all projects including an overview of the scientific content and a discussion of project management techniques related to the master thesis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Attendance is mandatory. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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